Thomas Carey

Thomas Carey serves as the primary procurement lead at Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where he manages critical acquisitions supporting the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting actions for engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to fleet sustainment. Carey specializes in complex service-based procurements that align with the agency’s mission to ensure maritime superiority through reliable infrastructure and technical workforce development. He routinely handles acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, focusing on performance-based contracting methods to deliver mission-critical capabilities across naval platforms. Carey maintains established relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including OBSIDIAN GLOBAL, LLC for technical support services, DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP for management and systems consulting, and ADVANIA ISLAND EHF. for specialized logistics solutions. He also collaborates with niche providers such as COMPLETE PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS, INC. and Computational Physics Inc. to address unique technical requirements in naval operations. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and compliance with defense acquisition standards, fostering long-term partnerships that support sustained mission success. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance ensures access to specialized capabilities while actively promoting small business participation across socioeconomic categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned and woman-owned small businesses. Carey’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), 722320 (Caterers), and 337215 (Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing). These reflect a broad but intentional mix of technical, administrative, and facility support services that collectively enable the readiness and sustainment of naval forces across global operations.